Hazardous & WEEE waste

Hazardous waste includes materials that pose a significant risk to human health or the environment. It can be in solid, liquid, or gaseous form and typically possesses one or more of the following characteristics:

Toxicity: Harmful or fatal when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.
Ignitability: Can easily catch fire.
Corrosivity: Can corrode metals or destroy skin tissue.
Reactivity: Can explode or produce toxic gases when mixed with other substances.

Common examples of hazardous waste include:

Industrial chemicals
Pesticides
Batteries
Paints and solvents
Medical waste
Asbestos-containing materials

WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This type of waste encompasses any discarded electrical or electronic devices. WEEE waste is often complex and contains various hazardous materials, such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants, which require special handling and recycling processes. Key categories of WEEE include:

Large household appliances: Refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens.
Small household appliances: Irons, toasters, and vacuum cleaners.
IT and telecommunications equipment: Computers, phones, and routers.
Consumer equipment: Televisions, cameras, and audio devices.
Lighting equipment: Fluorescent lamps and LED bulbs.
Electrical and electronic tools: Drills, saws, and sewing machines.
Toys, leisure, and sports equipment: Electric trains, video games, and fitness machines.
Medical devices: Imaging and radiotherapy equipment (excluding implanted and infected products).